Johnston & Murphy · 17 hours ago
Production Coordinator - Johnston & Murphy
Nashville, TN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expJohnston & Murphy is a heritage footwear brand that has evolved into a lifestyle label. The Production Coordinator will manage production calendars, track creative workflows, coordinate product samples, and ensure timely delivery of campaign assets, bridging creative and marketing teams.
ApparelRetail
Hiring Manager
Jennifer Simpson
Responsibilities
Own and strategically manage and maintain the creative production calendar — tracking milestones, deadlines, and deliverables across campaigns, product launches, and seasonal initiatives
Serve as the primary project lead for creative timelines, proactively identifying risks, resolving conflicts, and driving accountability across creative, product, and marketing stakeholders
Provide oversight and direction for direct mail production (catalogs, postcards, brand mailers, etc.)
Lead the process of reviewing and proofing creative deliverables (emails, catalog, signage, social, web, print) for accuracy, clarity, and brand consistency before final delivery
Strategically partner with the marketing and production teams to coordinate all aspects of photoshoots — including scheduling, casting, location planning, and day-of logistics
Direct the management of product samples for shoots — tracking inventory, managing shipping/returns, and maintaining communication with merchandising and product teams
Establish and maintain standards for shoot documentation (shot lists, call sheets, schedules, talent info)
Oversee post-shoot processes, including file organization, asset tagging, and routing selects for approval
Provide guidance and prioritization for photo and video production needs across e-commerce, campaign, lifestyle, and social content
Act as a key cross-functional partner with Marketing, E-Commerce, Retail and Wholesale teams to ensure creative assets are produced and delivered for all required channels and platforms
Communicate project status, timelines, and updates with stakeholders regularly. Lead ongoing communication with stakeholders regarding project status, timelines, dependencies, and delivery expectations
Lead the management and enhancement of digital asset management systems, ensuring teams have easy access to approved creative files
Manage relationships with external vendors, photographers, stylists, and agencies to ensure smooth creative execution
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design Management, or related field
2–4 years of experience in creative services, marketing coordination, or agency production
Strong organizational and time management skills — able to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Experience coordinating photo or video shoots, with an understanding of creative production processes
Excellent proofreading and attention to detail — ensuring brand consistency and accuracy across all deliverables
Proficiency with MS Office programs (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), project management tools (Asana), and Adobe Creative Suite
Working knowledge of digital asset management systems and content workflows
A proactive, team-oriented attitude with a passion for fashion, lifestyle, and digital storytelling
Benefits
Full benefits
Employee discounts
Company
Johnston & Murphy
Johnston & Murphy is for a premium selection of men's and women's shoes, accessories, apparel and gifts.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Connie Cartmill
Vice President of Retail
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Heather Marsh
VP, Customer Experience
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